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Monday, August 17, 2009

"The Amiable Psychopath"

"Why, of course, the people don't want war. Why would some poor slob on a farm want to risk his life in a war when the best that he can get out of it is to come back to his farm in one piece. Naturally, the common people don't want war; neither in Russia nor in England nor in America, nor for that matter in Germany. That is understood. But, after all, it is the leaders of the country who determine the policy and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy or a fascist dictatorship or a Parliament or a Communist dictatorship."

"There is one difference," I pointed out. "In a democracy the people have some say in the matter through their elected representatives, and in the United States only Congress can declare wars."

"Oh, that is all well and good, but, voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same way in any country."Reichmarschall Hermann Goering to Gustave Gilbert during the Nuremburg Trials, April 1946

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About Me

Born & raised in England, came to the US in my 20s, liked it so much I stayed. As an Audio Engineer I've been knocking around the entertainment industry since age 16 (you figure that out). I'm the guy that actually pushes the faders up & down, not as exciting as it sounds but still beats working for a living. Married to my High School sweetheart, 2 children, 1 of each type, ages 14 & 12 (Dad, I'm 13 alright). Catholic (beer at the mother's day out) and a regular at Mass. Like to ride my scooter, longboard, fixed-gear bicycle & sometimes build vacuum tube audio gear.